The Bat Kings Island (POV)

In the shadows of falling darkness, wings of the night creature await their silent signal from the moon. Flying madly through a starless sky the frenzy flight of The Bat takes you by surprise and leaves you breathless, hanging in mid-air, captured alive. The Bat’s tracks are above the car rather than below it, and the cars hang down from the overhead rails. The Bat’s cars are designed to swing out to the side when the trains round the numerous bends and curves on its 2,352-foot long circuit at speeds up to 51 mph. The ride experience begins with a climb up a 90-foot lift. At the top, the train dips slightly before turning roughly 225 degrees to the right. The train then drops 70 feet into a valley banking right at the bottom as it begins to climb into a horseshoe element. The cars swing up and around to the left before exiting the horseshoe parallel to the same position during entry. Another drop follows into the same valley, with another banked turn to the right followed by a quick turn to the left before taking riders through a final series of sharp turns, each sending the train swinging from one side to the other before heading back into the station.

[@Froggy_Mapping]

That lift hill gives you a whole minute to think about every choice you've made in your life

[@JakeyfromStateFarm]

Pretty accurate, went I went on it for the first time I told My friend who pushed Me to go on it "I'm Afraid", but hey..I ended up loving it.

[@ShelbyHall-v8f]

I remember when I first rode it I looked at my mom and told her I was sorry because I forgot to clean my room 😂she didn't even care about my room being cleaned

[@Lavend3r.Dreams]

it’s the slowest lift hill ever🥱

[@Froggy_Mapping]

@@Lavend3r.Dreams *The Beast has left the chat*

[@Lavend3r.Dreams]

@@Froggy_Mapping oh yeah the beast too😅

[@tiffanyhunt4970]

Anyone else remember when this ride was called "TopGun" based off the movie with be Tom Cruise?? Back in the 80's and 90's 😅

[@theglannman7747]

Back in the day when it was Paramount Kings island!!!

[@aprilleerose]

I worked there during that time 💗

[@kitkatkatty1363]

Yep and remember the racers use to go backwards ? And face off is called invertigo 😭

[@tiffanyhunt4970]

🤗 great times

[@melissahensley5255]

Yes!

[@tatecarlson]

I was trembling when I first got on it, but man I was laughing like crazy when we went down the drop, and my friend said it was a strange feeling of going 51 mph when you're not in an enclosed vehicle such as a car and you're exposed to the entirety of the wind. I also remember everyone chanting go in rhythm to the anti-rollback up the lift hill

[@retrochristmas7329]

Probably will be closing was damaged by a derailment

[@shanemoritz4607]

@@retrochristmas7329 just read about the incident. Definitely scary to think about with the wheel falling off.

[@wbmccranie]

@@retrochristmas7329 I’m pretty sure it’s already fixed and operating but I’m not positive

[@MonstaRC]

@@wbmccranierode it twice today, ride running great.

[@ultimateparkmasters4735]

The bat is actually really fun definitely worth a ride, especially to work up towards Banshee right next door.

[@Sunra5]

Agreed

[@jay-editz7964]

…… im a kid and me being able to see great wolf lodge made me feel soo high.. i was crying almost.

[@JRB_Productions]

Yeah the bat is not the fastest but it is super fun

[@Lacheddar1990]

@@jay-editz7964 don't get on drop zone then. That is the scariest ride I have done.

[@PTMarcoBryant]

the vampire ride is the one for sure. the lift hill on the bat looks epic , imagine being one of the first ever riders years ago..

[@SRBAnimate]

I’ve been on a clone of this coaster in Canada. That thing is a freaking monster. Really wish another company would start making these suspended coasters again.

[@IantoAndIvory]

S&S could do it, only problem is that Arrow discontinued their suspended model before they were bought by S&S

[@joeyperez6993]

​@@IantoAndIvory S&S could 100% bring it back with upgrades. However I would to see a B&M take on this coaster type.

[@timvinte3801]

UNDERRATED. CLASSIC. TIMELESS. A GEM.

[@mcstrangelove]

Haven't been to King's Island in ages. Interesting to see all the development from the top of the lift hill. Used to be nothing but hills and trees.

[@HonduDan]

Every time I ride it, i appreciate it more. such a good little ride. For The Bat's size, it packs a wild punch.

[@skidawg79]

definitely a great ride. Haven't been on many of this type of roller coaster, but probably my second favorite (to big bad wolf) but since Big Bad Wolf no longer exists...probably my favorite one that I've ridden still in operation.

[@rsbneon9016]

That is an iconic lift hill sound

[@chaddles8329]

Not the same now, they slowed it down :(

[@davidellis7401]

The Bat is CHAMPS!!! I rode it 4 times this year so now it's 184 all time rides with ONLY 16 rides away for my 200th all time ride mark....Hopefully I may make it before this Summer.

[@jeremiahsantiago3604]

Watching this makes me feel like I’m on the ride so tense 😬

[@sparkIejumpropequeenn]

I know this is more of a kiddie coaster but no matter what this will always be my favorite since it’s what introduced me to bigger coasters, the first time I rode it I liked it so much I had to go again

[@imaguyandabeautifulbutterfly]

This isn't a kiddie its more like a tween to teen coaster, banshee is more adult. A kiddie is like the pumpkin coaster

[@silby77]

My brother in law says the same thing

[@nunyabusiness896]

kiddie coaster nothing, this is way more intense than even Orion. Sure, Orion is tall and technically faster, but the Bat absolutely whips you around and feels like you're constantly going to collide with something. Only if you're purely just afraid of heights is the Bat less intense.

[@pirategamer6630]

​@@nunyabusiness896Even if heights isn't what you're scared of, this...just factually is not more intense than Orion.....not even close.

[@nunyabusiness896]

@@pirategamer6630 I rode them both, numbers don't always add up to intensity. A race kart usually tops out around 60 mph, you probably drive faster than that on the highway, but ask any F1 driver and they'll tell you it's as close as you can get to driving an F1 car when driven on a proper kart track. Bottom line, The Bat is not a kiddie coaster whatsoever and anyone calling that has definitely not ridden it.

[@quantumprocess5954]

Rode the original "Bat". It was a violent journey.

[@pg5149]

Exactly what I was thinking. When I saw this video, I thought, "is this the original?" But at the top of the first climb, knew it wasn't.

[@quantumprocess5954]

@@pg5149 A prototype for the ages indeed.

[@zeekman7223]

The most underrated ride and kings island

[@gavman8835]

finally someone that agrees!

[@synthesismike]

The best suspended coaster in my opinion. I think I rode this back in 2017, and absolutely went nuts for it.

[@egg5471]

Has the same layout as vortex at Canada's wonderland but vortex has better scenery.

[@synthesismike]

Agreed! I’m going to Canada’s wonderland since I haven’t been there yet and kings islands which I have been there before this summer, so I will be able to find out.

[@egg5471]

@@synthesismike go there on may of you can that's when the lines are really short or on a school day and you should start off with behemoth then work your way up to vortex the Levi.

[@egg5471]

Or just get to the park early at 9 30 am est

[@riverdalep]

Protect this ride. Makes me miss bbw at Busch gardens 😢

[@AydenChang-zr1ue]

1:34 IDK What Looks More Fun Kings Island Or Great Wolf Lodge Literally Just Next door LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Iconic_maya9]

Yess very quiet POV No talking or uneccessary screaming in the background

[@soylentbob6725]

If you watch closely you can get a glimpse of Son of Beast's old station.

[@justinford720]

The turnes feel smooth and the drop is nice

[@shawnnyybaeeeee]

I’ll love to ride this again…but why do I have to walk so far 😭

[@GuyT-z7o]

Kings island.. it’s only fitting that you have the last Arrow suspended coaster ever built. You we’re owed ;)

[@pg5149]

First and last Arrow suspended coaster. Very fitting.

[@Fg2_SXID]

This one is a classic yet fun. Not as thrilling (didn’t scream once) but nice ride 😉

[@JackCraelandOthers]

Bat is the best at night front row and it never has a line

[@VBaskin2010]

They should revamp this iconic commercial with Charlie and Sally Brown capture by The Bat next year!

[@wbmccranie]

That was Charlie Brown in the commercial? I always thought it was a generic kid

[@VBaskin2010]

No @@wbmccranie i mean a revamp of the iconic Bat commercial that H-B did 42 years ago, but with a Peanuts twist as siblings Charlie and Sally Brown being capture alive by The Bat.

[@rubydoobie9717]

This ride will break your neck but it’s so fun

[@nickma71]

That looks a lot better than Iron Dragon. When Iron Dragon was put in I remember thinking, and friends too, what a waist of time. It was very dull.

[@FBI-vc2wf]

when it comes to steel suspended roller coasters at kings island, this is the best imo.... no it doesnt flip or anything and yes it is kind of a kiddie coaster but it is still alot of fun n thrilling

[@pixeltc07]

yes it is one of the best steel suspended coasters there...even though it is the only one

[@iwillfalchonkickyourmom.5430]

@@pixeltc07 Vortex, Iron Dragon, Ninja: I guess we don’t exist then.

[@pixeltc07]

@@iwillfalchonkickyourmom.5430 im pretty sure those aren't at kings island

[@IantoAndIvory]

@@pixeltc07 Well you should have properly clarified

[@pixeltc07]

@@IantoAndIvory its in the main comment

[@arvia1984]

I always hoped the brake run would be a little less aggressive. It stops the train so fast that it hasn't even finished naturally coming back down from the last swing.

[@MoultrieGeek]

Yeah that was my reaction the first time I rode it. The final brake run is brutal.

[@EllieVR124]

That’s my favorite ride at kings

[@Jace3199]

The bat made me nautious and I am in Cincinnati right now and I visited Kings Island today!

[@Edenthompson824]

My advice is to expect the drop, because it does not seem to happen then it hits you

[@butchrowerakamannyfraker955]

Seems like a bigger iron dragon....I can't see the trains but based on the track and the Pilar supports it's a train that hangs like the iron dragon...

[@alexandergrim1986]

Yep it’s the arrowdynamic suspended coaster. It’s cool to me but a bit short

[@randomuser3938]

It’s like a smaller banshee

[@pearllils]

it's the same track and train model but uhm sis no you now classify as a gp not a human

[@HEYitzED]

It’s way better than Iron Dragon. But yes, same type of coaster.

[@almondmood1978]

I agree, this was my first ever rollercoaster. I rode it quite a while ago

[@Milesrig1]

I was so freaking scared of the drop but now when I look at it it looks small

[@angelakottner7560]

I love you Kings Island

[@toastedbageldawg9814]

The path to get to the bat was so long, if there were like a lot a lot of people, the ride won't even be worth waiting for how short it is.

[@toastedbageldawg9814]

But its a good ride

[@dredre_lj2003]

Despite The Bat being short, I like the view of the Great Wolf Lodge

[@jacobbell1584]

The is one of my favorite roller coasters

[@baconcurtain5089]

I need to watch this because when I rode it my head was in another dimension

[@atomiclemur2006]

This video makes this look way better than it actually is lol

[@Sunra5]

Personally this is one of my favorite rides

[@Sara_McKenna]

@@Sunra5 yeah me too! This is one of the most underrated rides in the park

[@Sunra5]

@@Sara_McKenna going there sometime soon and im so excited to ride this its been a while

[@Sara_McKenna]

@@Sunra5 Went yesterday

[@Sunra5]

@@Sara_McKenna nice

[@joshgoins2602]

i’ll never be able to ride this without hearing Highway to the Danger Zone. R.I.P. Goose

[@gthegrimreaper4940]

Fucking dead on good sir!

[@bradykim8438]

I feel the need. The need for speed!

[@Rainbowstars_1567]

I rode this last year

[@caylebsrandomvideos3749]

This is like Vortex at Canada's Wonderland!

[@gdaquav248]

I hate the first hill makes such weird noises but I love the ride

[@Sillykayak]

What you mad

[@jessicahowell1929]

Banjeee and Orion and the beast are my favorite

[@ItzArkAngel1]

The beast abuses you fr

[@chickenpastasalad6365]

@@ItzArkAngel1 thats the fun of it

[@thatcoasterkid3135]

The lift hill kinda drops a sick beat.

[@pendremacherald6758]

So, when are we getting that back row pov to see those even bigger swings?

[@askjeevescosby2928]

Six flags should invest in the new vekoma inverted swinging trains for all of the arrow suspended coasters. I bed they would make these rides alot more popular.

[@Mr2DWR]

Great Ride Kings Island 10/10 Sorry I'm Late Btw

[@Arrow_Development_Enthusiast]

Isn't this the one that used to be called Top Gun?

[@yvngyeesus6278]

Yessir or flight deck the og bat is where vortex is now

[@rsbneon9016]

@@yvngyeesus6278 vortex isnt a thing

[@jamesh.7342]

@@rsbneon9016 it was removed

[@rsbneon9016]

@@jamesh.7342 yea I fucking know why do you think I said that

[@dontheking33]

@@rsbneon9016 damn you dont need to get all heated

[@ughitsme6479]

Is the bat scary? I’m a 12 year old kid who is terrified of roller coasters but my mom really wants me to ride it this summer should I ride it or nah?

[@GenX6887]

Go for it!

[@tiffanyhunt4970]

Definitely ride it. Once you get over the first hill, you are close to the ground most of the ride. And it's really short. 😁

[@TrentonFNBR]

I’m terrified of roller coasters but this one is so fun it is definitely worth it

[@mkidd9692]

Yes very fun swings

[@rylangotmotion]

Me and my cousin rode this and my cousin screamed while we were going up, “WE’RE GONNA DIE THERE’S A BOLT!” (Kidding) And some lady started screaming 😂

[@drby0788]

Its problem is it just isnt long enough

[@t3mpomusic]

Think that's got to be the slowest lift hill I have ever seen it took 1:35 to reach the top

[@destinee971ify]

It took forever to get to the top. And the drop was underwhelming. We took more time getting to the top then actually riding

[@----5247]

This is vortex at canadas wonderland. Great ride

[@triple7marc]

This is The Bat at Kings Island.

[@FE4RLESS2090]

One time I was at kings island and I felt sick on banshee and then I was getting on the bat I was about to get off then I sat down and barely pulled down the bar and I was like no going back now

[@Tammy-e7i]

Me and my friend from work went to kings Island today we rode the bat it was scary. I prayed to Jesus going up the hill. I kept my head back tried too anyway. Kept my eyes closed.

[@natijenn2676]

The bat is smooth ngl

[@ZOZOURFAV]

i just went on this ride with my best friends last night i was so scared and it was really dark so once we started gliding we felt like bats

[@ArthurTerry-we1uv]

Yes !! It was even called flight deck

[@ShySoul-17]

I like to call this ride “The Banabanabanabanabanabanabanabana Batman”

[@skatintod]

Fun ride😊

[@Justus-AandE]

Dude I went on this today and the only thing I heard when doing the big drop was ‘HEY SISTERS’ ‘OI OI OI’ and Oml I was laughing like crazy.

[@CoriLane3060]

Man this one looks way more intense than ninja at magic mountain

[@crudkip4326]

I don’t know ninja looks pretty intense

[@Shannon-x2q]

The lift hill is sooooooo long

[@magnumman5597]

Back to the paramount days

[@baylen_daydrian4ev]

I passed out on this one when I was 9. Scared the shit out of me😂

[@annikabergeson2597]

I heard about the derailment that happened sometime last year. God and to think I rode this over a year ago! To be fair my brother actually made a comment about how it did seem a bit rickety and it swung too hard. Glad nobody was seriously injured (I think)

[@justwhatido6058]

yeah, i think what youre talking about is how on june 24,2022 a wheel came loose, nobody was hurt and everyone got off safely

[@boltgaming248]

still better than the original

[@Kishla-f4o]

Rollercoaster feels like you are on the highway holding on by your teeth

[@-moqaclxuds-]

when i went on the bat the people were singing the among us sound

[@CompassStudiosYT]

Why does the layout kinda feel like vortex’s at Canadas wonderland?

[@drainfishy]

As someone who is quite afraid of the drops on roller coasters, would this be a good ride for me or should I pass? I’m more of an adventure express person.

[@vic748]

Its a great ride. Drop isn’t too steep, the ride isn’t tall and its short. This coaster was made by the same people who made Adventure Express. Arrow Dynamics.

[@drainfishy]

@@vic748 ohh okay! thank you! that helps me feel much braver about it :D

[@heatherestes2369]

I relate soooo much. i have quite a big fear of heights and hills on roller coasters but somehow still force myself onto them. and adventure express is an awesome ride!

[@chelsey1087]

Canada’s Wonderland also has a roller coaster called The Bat but it isn’t like this. This is more like Vortex from Canada’s Wonderland

[@mathew_mount]

Lol vortex was at kings island to

[@angelakottner7560]

Hey Kings Island I bend you I've been to you a lot since when I was a baby I'm 6 years old now and I love bat the bat

[@CoolAdam341]

I rode this today

[@chelsey1087]

This reminds me of Vortex from Canada’s Wonderland

[@lukegood9164]

Is this the slowest life hill on any coaster because most of the ride time is the lift 😂

[@jordankennedy8421]

I rode it in the late 90”s

[@deepakanand7519]

It is same like vortex at canada’s wonderland

[@DrizeeHalloween]

Bro this is literally iron dragon😂

[@Patexer]

It’s not even close

[@DrizeeHalloween]

It’s the same type of coaster and it’s a similar layout.

[@brogaming7393]

The original Bat was taken down and replaced by Vortex. (sadly vortex got removed in 2019 i think) This is another version of The Bat, except the layout follows the Vortex at another park. (Idk what the name is, go answer that in the replies)

[@wbmccranie]

Canada’s Wonderland

[@nickysexperience004]

This ride is actually like the Vortex at Canada's Wonderland.

[@bandmfanboy]

Yes, they are both Arrow Dynamics suspended coasters.

[@egg5471]

If you look at a side by side vortex or the bat they are the same thing just vortex has better scenery because it is near a mountain and a lake.

[@wbmccranie]

@@grayflicks They’re mirrors of each other I think. Not exactly clones but not much different

[@AveryEq]

Is this ride like a bigger iron dragon? I suck at roller coasters but this one doesn’t look too bad lol

[@redcalablaze8276]

I went on this ride but the ride kinda sucked for me and my family cause every time it kept turning we kept getting hit in the head

[@nibora7953]

This thing was condemned years ago I thought

[@spencers_hockeystick]

I got dragged on this at age 8 it scared the even loveing bird poo outta me

[@leonsanchez5441]

The racer and the stunt coaster combined is the bat pretty much😅😅😅

[@xeofalconm.shields5197]

I hate that this does not have a fast pass line. It could be done.

[@machieltipo]

Theres more lift hill than ride... still looks fun though

[@Jay-jj5zk]

Rn I'm about to get on the bat at kings island

[@Iranoutofideasmakermainchannel]

😳 wow!!

[@crveech]

Pretty short ride. Rattles a little, but still fun.

[@Iranoutofideasmakermainchannel]

This Also looks like a inverted bridge

[@collinsmith7337]

Need to build an RMC kings island

[@twillacatron7596]

I thought the bat was shut down?

[@VBaskin2010]

The original yes, but this one is the rebirthed version of The Bat!

[@emmalovescats]

reminds me of the iron dragon at cedar point

[@me-myself-i787]

Since this and the one at Canada's Wonderland are clones, which park was the ride designed to fit in?

[@Radioactivecookie4367]

It’s a bit rough